Observe: a stunning example of social distancing, courtesy of Laura Cohens film Hand2Hand, featured in this weekends online Portland Dance Film Fest.
Observe: a stunning example of social distancing, courtesy of Laura Cohen’s film Hand2Hand, featured in this weekend’s online Portland Dance Film Fest. Portland Dance Film Fest via Facebook

If Trump has taught us one thing (by way of contracting COVID-19, not by setting a good example, to be clear), it’s that social distancing is as imperative as it was back in March. With that in mind, here are our picks for online and COVID-safe events worth checking out this weekend, from the Portland Dance Film Fest to StormBreaker Brewing’s Stormtoberfest, and from an Oregon Wildfires Benefit with local bands to Sci-Fi Drive-In Bingo. For more options, check out our complete streaming and in-person event calendars and our guide to the best movies to watch this weekend

All events are online unless otherwise noted.

FRIDAY

COMMUNITY
Home For Everyone: A Virtual Fundraiser for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Innovation Law Lab’s annual fundraiser supports migrant justice programs such as Equity Corps of Oregon, the Oregon Worker Relief fund, and our Defend Asylum Clinic, which provide free legal assistance to asylum seekers along the US Mexico border. Support their mission by queuing up this online benefit featuring a musical performance from Latinx rockers Making Movies.

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